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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is accused of running an international sex trafficking and prostitution ring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Using his power, his wealth and his influence to traffic men'

Prosecutors say it is "quite likely" that New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face two more charges and have co-defendants added to the case.

NYC mayor 'quite likely' to face more charges, prosecutors say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting contributions by a foreign national. 

Charges against Adams date back to 2016

NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday columnist Joye Brown break down the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and discuss what could happen next.

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The metro area is under a red flag warning, indicating critical fire weather conditions.

FDNY issues brushfire warning as state burning ban in effect

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The legislation would eliminate a fee imposed to be shown an apartment, have an application be processed and sign a lease.

Council approves ban on broker fees for most renters in NYC

Devin Spraggins was convicted of the attempted murder of Brett Boller, a police officer from Hauppauge.

Jury convicts Queens man of shooting NYPD officer from LI

Delays are expected even though service has resumed, Amtrak said. 

Amtrak service on Northeast Corridor resumes

All 260 people aboard American Airlines Flight 587 and five people on the ground died when the plane crashed in Queens on Nov. 12, 2001.

Remembering those lost in American Airlines Flight 587 crash helps 'hold on to those memories' 

The grant will kick-start major improvements to Penn Station, including a new connection to another Manhattan transit hub, according to the senator's office.

Schumer: $72M grant to launch planned upgrades to Penn Station

Trains approaching Penn Station are being moved from the area at lowered speeds using diesel-powered engines, Amtrak said, adding that there is no estimate for when normal operations will resume.

Brush fire leads to suspension of Amtrak service out of Penn to New Haven

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On Thursday, Manhattan federal prosecutors hit Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of bribery, wire fraud and solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national.

'I will continue to do the job for 8.3 million New Yorkers'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges according to two people familiar with the matter.

Adams: 'These charges would be entirely false'

Former senior members of the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, are accused of taking part in a scheme involving almost $200,000 in bribes to expedite clients' inspections.

The FDNY honored added the names of 32 firefighters who have died of 9/11-related illnesses to its memorial wall in a ceremony Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My dad, he was a hero to us all'

NYPD Sgt. Christopher Leap is back home in Babylon after he was shot and wounded along with his partner after pursuing a suspect in Manhattan.

'I'm doing fine'

Wounded NYPD officer Christopher Leap arrived home in Suffolk late Thursday evening accompanied by family and members of the NYPD. 

Wounded NYPD officer Christopher Leap arrives home 

Plaza33, a pedestrian plaza outside of Penn Station, was unveiled on Monday.

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Bernardo Raul Castro Mata was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly shooting and wounding two NYPD police officers from Long Island earlier this month.

Queens DA: 'These police officers were just doing a traffic stop'

President Joe Biden's order Tuesday could mean fewer migrants moving to New York City and Long Island.

President signs executive order 

Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

'It's a case as to bookkeeping'

ICYMI: Trump spoke to reporters at his namesake tower in Manhattan on Friday, his return to campaigning a day after he was convicted of trying to illegally influence the 2016 election by falsifying business records.

  'It's not hush money. It's a nondisclosure agreement.'

12 Jurors and one alternate were picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. 

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